Alumni
From Dal Tigers to Team Canada, Dal alum returns to the Olympics
Former Tigers hockey forward Mike Evelyn O鈥橦iggins (BEng'19) is in Cortina d鈥橝mpezzo to compete in both two and fourman bobsleigh. He鈥痓alances鈥痑 demanding sport with a full-time engineering career and intends to embrace every moment of his second Olympic journey. Read more.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
The Dal-educated (LLB '87) Canadian lawyer and long-time Amnesty International Canada secretary-general shared six principles for rebuilding universal human rights in a fractured world at an event on campus this week.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Fifty years after graduation, the Faculy of Agriculture's Class of 1975 came together last year to contribute a custom iron arch at the entrance to the Truro Campus's Herb Garden, bringing a long-envisioned beautification project to reality.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
There was a time when Maeghan Tavener (BA鈥�19) thought they might have to give up dance and theatre due to chronic illness. They found a way back to their passion and are making space for more disabled artists like them.
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Friday, October 28, 2016
A video of a Peggy's Cove performance has brought international attention to the Maritime Bhangra Group. Now, what began as a student group on campus is working to make a big difference in its community through the joy of dance.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
The annual President's Fun Run/Walk last weekend saw more than 650 people (and dogs!) take part in a breezy jog across all three Halifax campuses.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Get to know the five outstanding individuals receiving Dal鈥檚 top alumni honours as part of this week鈥檚 Homecoming festivities: Dr. John Akabutu (Lifetime Achievement Award), Kevin Bourgeois (A. Gordon Archibald Award for volunteer service to Dal), Drs. Asile and Asraa El-Darahali (Christopher J. Coulter Award for recent graduates) and Glenn Dodge (Volunteerism Award).
Thursday, October 13, 2016
For the first time, Dal's Homecoming activities will stretch to communities around the world this year, from Ottawa to Beijing.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Jeff Douglas (BSc'93), master of ceremonies for the 2016 Alumni Dinner, talks about his journey from Dal to iconic TV commercials ("I Am Canadian") to being co-host of CBC's "As It Happens."